Public and Indian Housing Indian Loan Guarantee Program

Section 184
CFDA 14.865 Active Loan Guarantee

Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$552M FY2026
$342.2M
FY24
$446.1M
FY25
$552M
FY26*
* estimated

Funded Projects

Examples of what this program has supported.

FY2025 Guaranteed more than 1,500 loans, which made it possible for more than 1,500 Native American families to become homeowners.

Program Objective

To provide access to sources of private financing so Native American families can become homeowners in Indian Country.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • Tribal

American Indians or Alaska Natives who are members of a federally recognized tribe, federally recognized Indian tribes, Tribally Designated Housing Entities, and Indian Housing Authorities

How to Apply

Award Procedure

The financial institution obtains and reviews all documentation and forwards it to HUD's Office of Native American Programs. HUD sends the Section 184 Loan Guarantee Firm Commitment Form to the Lender if the mortgage meets the Section 184 Program underwriting criteria. The financial institution is responsible for assuring Tribal eligibility, land status, property acceptability and the creditworthiness of the loan applicant. HUD has responsibility for the approval or disapproval of the loan (the application for loan guarantee). Eligible lenders may originate loans under the Direct Guarantee Program. Direct Guarantee lenders underwrite, approve, and close the loan prior to submission to HUD for the Loan Guarantee Certificate.

Decision Timeline

  • Approval: From 15 to 30 days
  • Appeal: From 15 to 30 days

There are no specific time requirements for the processing of these loans.

Program details & compliance

Description

The Section 184 Indian Home Loan Guarantee Program is a home mortgage product specifically designed for American Indian and Alaska Native families, Alaska villages, tribes, or tribally designated housing entities.

Mission Categories

Primary: Homebuying, Homeownership

Other categories:
American Indian or Alaskan Native Housing

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

A loan guaranteed by this program may be used to construct, acquire, or rehabilitate eligible housing.

Restrictions

The loan guarantee may only be be used by a Tribe or Tribal member in an elgible location.

Required Documentation

Loan applicants must provide the lender with documentation on eligibility, assets, income, debts and liabilities to show ability to obtain and repay the mortgage loan.

Reporting & Compliance

Audit Required
Yes — Ad-hoc, Annual
Records Retention
33 years

Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts

  • Subpart F — Audit Requirements

Formula

This program has no formula matching.

Contacts

Reginald Hart — Director, Office of Loan Guarantee/ ONAP
(202) 402-5934
451 7th Street, S.W., Room 4108, Washington, DC 20410
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-02-03. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-05-29 05:37:35.